Were You There?

If not, you surely were the only one! Tropicana's 18th annual Caribbean Ball took place on June 4th at On the Park in Toronto. This year's theme was Carnival which the organizing committee and Tropicana staff worked tirelessly to bring to life!


Guests mingled with moko jumbies and masqueraders in the cocktail receptions while listening to the sweet sounds of the Pepsi Tropicana Steelpan Orchestra.




While feasting on a sumptuous 3-course meal, guests were delighted by a variety of entertainers. The Community Builder Award was presented to esteemed lawyer Julian Falconer by Jennifer Kirner, Senior Community Investment Manager at Telus and Tropicana's president, Dr. Gervan Fearon.

l-r Dr. Gervan Fearon- President, Tropicana, Sharon Shelton- Executive Director, Tropicana, Jason Kenney- Minister, Citizenship and Immigration

After a rousing keynote address by Hamlin Grange, guests danced the night away to the sounds of Blackberry Sound Crew.

l-r: Dr. Gervan Fearon - President, Tropicana, Hamlin Grange - President, DiversiPro Inc.

And....We're Back!

Whew! What a whirlwind couple of months it has been! There have been tons of Tropicana events over the past little while and after a quick break to catch our breath ...



We're back!

Stay tuned for tons of upcoming blog posts hi-lighting what we've been up to.



Hope your summer is off to an amazing start!

Movie Night at Tropicana

Lana Lovell has been a fixture on the Toronto media scene for over a decade and has critically acclaimed documentaries such as The Incomparable Jackie Richardson and Underground under her belt. In her latest documentary, Resilience: Stories of Single Black Mothers, Lovell offers a candid look into the lives of three single black mothers.

Join Tropicana and Lana Lovell on March 25th for a public screening and discussion of Resilience.

For more info on the film, check out this interview Lovell did with Sway Magazine : http://swaymag.ca/2010/09/director-lana-lovell-confronts-stereotypes-of-single-black-mothers/

Gala Sneak Peek

Stay tuned for the reveal of Caribbean Gala 2011 details!


Coming soon!

Celebrate with Us!

International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.

On Thursday March 10 from 10:30 - 3:30 pm Tropicana will be holding its 8th annual Women's Day Celebration. This year's theme is Limitless Possibilities and we look forward to seeing you! The pre-registration deadline is February 28th - contact Jo-Anne at (416) 439-9009 ext 258 to reserve your spot.

Upcoming Events

D’Ultimate Lime
27 November, 2010
9:00pm – Late
D’Pavilion Restaurant & Lounge
3300 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 1 & 2
Toronto, M1H 1A6 (Lawrence & Bellamy)

Party all night to the rhythms of DJ DUI and Guest DJ Rhythm D
Complimentary Rum Punch (while quantities last)
Tickets only $10

Minimum Age 19. ID Required.

To buy tickets:
Davina Balram
Tel: 416-439-9009 ext. 238
E: dbalram@tropicanacommunity.org

Kris & Shirly @ D’Pavilion
Tel: 416-913-3387

Proceeds support Tropicana’s Centre of Excellence campaign



Caribbean Christmas Lunch Buffet
19 December, 2010
11:00am (lunch served from 12:00 noon)
D’Pavilion Restaurant & Lounge
3300 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 1 & 2
Toronto, M1H 1A6 (Lawrence & Bellamy)

Ten items on the menu
All-You-Can-Eat for only $20 per person

Food provided by D’Pavilion Restaurant & Lounge
Live entertainment by calypsonian Dick Lochan

To buy tickets:
Davina Balram
Tel: 416-439-9009 ext. 238
E: dbalram@tropicanacommunity.org

Kris & Shirly @ D’Pavilion
Tel: 416-913-3387

Proceeds support Tropicana’s Centre of Excellence campaign

Ole Years’ Night Bash
31 December, 2010
8:00PM – Late
Tropicana Community Services Community Room
670 Progress Avenue, Unit 13R-16R
Scarborough, M1H 3A4

Party all night and well into the morning!

The Ole Years' Night Bash features:
- A Welcome Drink
- An Amazing Dinner
- Great Music by DJ VIGS
- Party Favors
- Champagne at Midnight

All this for JUST $60 per person!

Advanced tickets ONLY.
Call Renette at 416-439-9009.

Proceeds support Tropicana's Centre of Excellence campaign

18th Annual Caribbean Ball
4 June 2010
Events on the Park
1095 Leslie Street
Toronto, ON M3C 2J7

Tickets $145 each. VIP tickets $175.
Donation and sponsorship opportunities available.

For more information call Kathryn Hill: 416-439-9009 ext. 230

Tropicana's 17th Annual Caribbean Ball

Although the night was full of a dynamic series of events such as celebrating Tropicana’s programs, sharing good food, entertainment and gifts, its overall purpose to raise funds as well as raise awareness for Tropicana’s programs and services remained well intact. As it has for the last 17 years, since Tropicana began its Annual Caribbean Ball. Starting off humbly in 1993 with only 75 guests attending the event, it has grown into a grand event where approximately 400 guests attend. The night proved itself as truly delightful by encompassing a welcoming atmosphere while remaining celebratory and elegant.